GFCI Not for wet areas?

[lakee911]

I saw a GFCI label the other day that had a sticker stating that it was not for wet areas as defined by the 2008 NEC. What's up with that?

 

[iwire]

I saw a GFCI label the other day that had a sticker stating that it was not for wet areas as defined by the 2008 NEC. What's up with that?

Starting with the 2008 NEC devices located in wet locations must be 'weather resistant'

So a GFCI duplex outside at a dwelling unit now has to be a Tamper resistant, weather resistant device.

 

[mcclary's electrical]

I saw a GFCI label the other day that had a sticker stating that it was not for wet areas as defined by the 2008 NEC. What's up with that?

In use cover

 

[lakee911]

I thought that basements and garages were considered wet? In use cover needed?

Jason

 

[iwire]

Weather Resistant Receptacles -
NEC Article 406.8


All 125 and 250 volt, 15 and 20 ampere nonlocking
receptacles shall be listed as weather
resistant type in damp and wet locations.


• Damp locations include receptacles installed
outdoors and locations requiring a
weatherproof enclosure.

• Weather protective covers alone do not
guarantee protection against potential
exposure.

• Outdoor weather resistant receptacles must
provide resistance to temperature extremes,
excessive ultraviolet light and the effects of
aging.

• UL Listed devices must have a “WR” marking

clearly visible when installed.

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From here

http://www.cooperwiringdevices.com/pdf/08_NECbrochure.pdf​

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[iwire]

I thought that basements and garages were considered wet?

Those are generally damp or dry locations.

 

[infinity]

I thought that basements and garages were considered wet? In use cover needed?

Jason

Here's the Article 100 defintion see what you think:

Location, Wet. Installations underground or in concrete slabs or masonry in direct contact with the earth; in locations subject to saturation with water or other liquids, such as vehicle washing areas; and in unprotected locations exposed to weather.